5 - training (2)
Fatigue had already taken over my body as I held the wooden sword in my hand as tightly as I could with the little energy I had left.
'How many hours have I been here...? Swinging my sword...'
My vision started to blur as i continued to swing my sword. Estelle's words rang through my head like a chant as I kept swinging and swinging.
'Correct your posture' she said
'Don't be lazy' she said
'Don't disappoint Nyx' she said
'Why.... why... why is her words haunting me?'
Soon after, my body gave up as I collapsed, grasping the sword tightly as I fell onto the dirt.
As my eyes started to close, I saw 2 blurry figures talking as they stared at me. I tried to open my mouth and speak, but unfortunately the fatigue already took over before I closed my eyes and blacked out.
* * * * *
"I knew he was going to push himself,"
"We shouldn't have let him do that,"
The voices rang through the room as I loved down on something comfortable. I tried opening my eyes, but unfortunately, I couldn't. My body was limp as it also couldnt move despite my tries.
"What about the academy?" The voice was stern and deep, but still contained it's own femininity. Reminding myself that it was Estelle's voice.
'Academy? What academy?' I asked myself
"He could meet others just like him, he can grow"
'Are they abandoning me?'
Negative thoughts invaded my mind. I couldn't do anything if they actually tried to abandon me. I was Erebus's avatar. Not Nyx's.
A soft hand caressed by head as a soft sigh escaped the person.
"Daniel is still young, he doesn't even know what he is. How could I let him leave like that? Let alone let him go to the academy,"
The voice was very familiar. The soft voice containing motherly love. It was Nyx.
"He's over 200 years old, he can take care of himself," Estelle said, placing her hand on my cheek, caressing it softly before pulling away.
"...let's ask for his opinion first. We cant be too hasty to decide for him. I'll discuss with Erebus as well" Nyx said.
"Alright,"
As the two footsteps faded into the background, along with the sound of a door closing, I acknowledged that they had left.
I internally sighed before slowly drifting off to sleep, burying my doubts and worries deep into my head.
* * * * *
My eyes fluttered open as I finally could move. My body ached as I stretched my arms widely.
Suddenly, a knock on the door surprised me. Letting out a soft 'come in'. A butler came in, he smiled as he looked at me.
"Lady Nyx has called for you, young master," the butler said.
I nodded, hoping off the bed and walking towards the butler with a smile.
The butler then showed me towards one of the floors I haven't been on, I only assumed it was off limits, but no one said anything.
** ** **
3rd Person POV
Walking up towards a large door, the butler knocked, introducing himself and told his purpose before opening the door after hearing a come in.
Inside, was a study. The bookshelves filled to the brim with books as in the middle of the study, near the window was a desk. Nyx sat beautifully by the desk and smiled, seeing Daniel walking into the room.
"Hello my dear, come come, sit here," Nyx said as she gestured for Daniel to sit down infront of her.
And as usual, Daniel obliged and sat down on the chair across from her. The butler from before placed snacks and a cup of tea infront of Daniel with a smile before leaving.
"I heard you were looking for me?" Daniel asked.
"Ah yes... so you see, I want to make you an offer," Nyx said.
"And what may that be?" Daniel asked, tilting his head as he nibbled on one of the cookies that the butler offered him.
"Would you... like to go to an academy?" Nyx asked.
"An academy? What is it for?"
"For a summary, the academy is basucally a place for avatars and human hunters to learn how to fight against Tartarus's minions. For avatars, usually they have classes to control skills inherited by their deities. What do you think?"
"It sounds interesting... if I go, will I not see you again?" Daniel asked, a sad look in his eyes.
"Of course you will! I shall visit you almost every weekend. That's a promise," Nyx smiled.
"It... it sounds fun. I would like to go,"
"Great! I'll make the arrangements as soon as possible," Nyx smiled.
Daniel only returned the loving smile as he continued nibbling on the cookie in his hand. Nyx watched him eat as a fond smile was carved on her face.
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